Meal prepping [1] is an amazing tool when it comes to eating clean throughout the week. It saves us from last-minute fast-food binges and hangry [2] spats with anyone who dare to come near us after work when we're too hungry to think straight. The key to successful meal prepping is variety. Stick to a few different meals so you can make sure you're not eating the same exact dishes all week, which takes as little effort as switching up veggies or cooking your carbs or proteins with different spices.
One of the most common foods used when prepping meals is chicken. It's a protein-packed poultry that can be easily cooked in tons of different ways, making it an excellent addition to your meal preps. Whether you eat your lunches and dinners straight out of your Tupperware or plate them nicely on a dish, these 21 healthy chicken meal prep ideas are bound to give you some serious inspo.
Chili Lime Chicken + Basmati & Brown Rice + Steamed Cauliflower & Broccoli
Grilled Chicken + Lettuce + Grape Tomatoes + Peanuts + Sunflower Seeds
Grilled Chicken + Peppers + Kale + Black Beans + Sweet Corn + Rice
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites + Zucchini Noodles
Baked Chicken + Mushrooms + Asparagus + Snap Peas
Cauliflower Pesto Rice + Garlic & Herb Baked Chicken + Roasted Brussels Sprouts + Avocado + Micro Greens + Lime
Orange Chicken + Green Beans + Brown Rice
Sweet Potato Hash + Chicken + Crispy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts + Tomatoes + Grapes
Baked Chicken Breast + Pasta + Cherry Tomatoes + Italian Dressing
Mashed Purple Yams + Broccoli + Grilled Chicken
Broccoli + Teriyaki Chicken + Rice
Zucchini + Broccolini + Chicken + Quinoa
Barbecue Rub Chicken + Caramelized Onions + Quinoa + Tomatoes + Sauteed Zucchini + Avocado
Crispy Lemon Chicken Breasts + Zoodles + Bell Peppers + Olives + Tomatoes
Sweet Potato Fries + Broccolini + Chicken
Sriracha Chicken + Cauliflower Rice + Hummus + Kidney Beans + Cilantro Sauerkraut
Chili & Lime Chicken + Cumin & Garlic Cauliflower Rice + Black Beans + Cherry Tomatoes + Avocado
Lemon, Basil, & Thyme Baked Chicken + Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Cucumbers + Tomatoes + Cilantro + Peach Barbecue Chicken Breast
Pan-Fried Chicken + Butternut Squash + Black Beans + Bell Peppers
Fajita-Style Chicken + Mushrooms + Onions + Zucchini + Bell Peppers
